Senior Residential Aide - Elmhurst, United States - Goddard Riverside

Description

Senior Residential Aide

Job Details

Job Location

Baxter Safe Haven - Elmhurst, NY

Education Level

High School Diploma/ GED

Salary Range

$35, $40,000.00 Salary/year

Description

Organization Overview:
The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers.

We are two of New York City's leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City.

We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers.

We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Program Description:
The Baxter Safe Haven is a transitional housing residence for unsheltered adults.

Goddard Riverside Community Center is committed to building community and enhancing the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers by meeting essential human needs.

Purpose of Position:
Assist tenants in the development of daily independent living skills, including assisting with laundry, personal hygiene and providing meals - Maintain attendance and monitor status of clients - Receive meal deliveries and maintain kitchen - Perform client intakes and provide an orientation of the facility at check in - Document intakes, bed swaps, attendance and incident reports via CARES

Schedule:
Sunday to Thursday 11:00 pm to 7:00 am


Salary Range:
$35,000-$40,000

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position.

The salary offer will be based on the candidate's number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Serve as the Senior Residential Aid and ensure all RA responsibilities are being conducted effectively and efficiently based on agency protocols
• Perform and confirm all daily room and bed inspections are taking place
• Assist in the monitoring and development of resident's daily independent living skills
• Monitor and ensure quality intake services are being provided to clients
• Perform and/or confirm all nightly bed counts have been conducted
• Act as a leader in conflict resolution between residents in management's absence
• Manage operations desk as needed
• Monitor common areas to ensure proper usage
• Work collaboratively with building staff to assist tenants and ensure tenant safety
• Sign off on incident documentation in management's absence
• Report any concerns on quality service deliverables to management in a timely manner

Qualifications/ Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree preferred
• 2 years of applicable experience in shelter or residential setting
• Passion for working with individuals and families who are in transitional housing
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with others
• Ability to maintain accurate records, to prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocols
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion
• Must be able to multi task with strong organizational skills
• Food Protection Certificate will be required
• Driver's License preferred
• Bilingual is a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Prior work experience with homeless/ mentally ill individuals is helpful, but not required
• Computer Literate
• Highly organized
• Strong communication skills
• Detail orientated and systems savvy
• Compassionate and personable
• Team-orientated

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, OneDrive Excel, etc.
• Able to use or learn multiple databases including CARES

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking, climbing and lifting to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Indoor office
• Facility grounds
• Warming Kitchen
• Occasional visits to client rooms
• Escort residents to appointments
• Work site is in a residential building
• Outdoor work required

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.